Thanks for all the feedback folks. Based on comments I’ve received here and elsewhere, when I get home today I’ll take some full body shots, as well as back and side. I appreciate y’alls input!
Jacket Fit Check
Wanted to get some fit opinions, posting this in a couple different places. This is the burgundy velvet dinner jacket I picked up from J Crew recently during the sale. I'm typically a 38R in most brands, but ordered a 39R and 40R in this, since it's their Ludlow fit.
39R:
![Clothing Trousers Suit trousers Outerwear Dress shirt]()
40R:
![Clothing Trousers Suit trousers Outerwear Dress shirt]()
39R fits a bit better in the chest (slimmer), but I guess I want extra sets of eyes on it to make sure it fits okay everywhere else
Worth noting- I actually have last year's navy in size 40R (it was the only size available), and that has worked fine. Since I had the option this year to try a 39R, I went ahead and decided to try both. Both technically fit, I'm just looking for the better fit between the two.
39R:
40R:
39R fits a bit better in the chest (slimmer), but I guess I want extra sets of eyes on it to make sure it fits okay everywhere else
Worth noting- I actually have last year's navy in size 40R (it was the only size available), and that has worked fine. Since I had the option this year to try a 39R, I went ahead and decided to try both. Both technically fit, I'm just looking for the better fit between the two.
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New pics. I think I've made a decision, but I want to hear feedback to see if it matches what I was thinking.
39R
![Outerwear Dress shirt Neck Fashion Sleeve]()
![Jeans Outerwear Shoulder Leg Textile]()
![Jeans Trousers Outerwear Leg Neck]()
40R
![Jeans Outerwear Dress shirt Sleeve Standing]()
![Outerwear Sleeve Textile Collar Street fashion]()
![Jeans Outerwear Shoulder Neck Waist]()
Interestingly, these were the measurements:
39R:
Shoulder- 18"
Chest- 20.5"
Length (BOC)- 30"
40R:
Shoulder- 18.5"
Chest- 21"
Length- 29.75" (!)
My 40R from last year:
Shoulder- 18"
Chest- 21"
Length- 30"
Admittedly, whichever I keep will need to be pressed
39R
40R
Interestingly, these were the measurements:
39R:
Shoulder- 18"
Chest- 20.5"
Length (BOC)- 30"
40R:
Shoulder- 18.5"
Chest- 21"
Length- 29.75" (!)
My 40R from last year:
Shoulder- 18"
Chest- 21"
Length- 30"
Admittedly, whichever I keep will need to be pressed
That quickly turned almost unanimous lol.
I really appreciate everyone's feedback, I ended up staying with the 40R- I tried it on last night and just kind of knew. For those wondering about J Crew consistency, I took more measurements of it last night, and it is 30" from BOC and a touch over 18" at the shoulders- I don't know why it was so different before, but I had the jacket flat on the floor this time.
I tried it on with a thinner shirt (similar to my tux shirt) and slimmer pants, which I thought helped the outfit look more balanced:
![Jeans Trousers Outerwear Fashion Neck]()
(A word on the pants, because I know someone is going to say it- I was just testing them to see what a slimmer pant would look like. These are from one of my Spier & MacKay suits and the hem was tailored for no break with oxfords, not low vamp slippers).
I've received several comments about how the jacket could stand to gain an inch or so (even though it does cover my but and hit my thumb knuckle). I agree, and J Crew does make a 40L. However, I have a concern that a long would drop the already-low button stance even lower. It's kind of a moot point since they've been sold out of this jacket for a while now.
Anyways, thanks all for your feedback and comments!
Edit- and for those asking about the slippers, they're Del Toro. The slippers are great, dealing with the company was kind of a nightmare.
I really appreciate everyone's feedback, I ended up staying with the 40R- I tried it on last night and just kind of knew. For those wondering about J Crew consistency, I took more measurements of it last night, and it is 30" from BOC and a touch over 18" at the shoulders- I don't know why it was so different before, but I had the jacket flat on the floor this time.
I tried it on with a thinner shirt (similar to my tux shirt) and slimmer pants, which I thought helped the outfit look more balanced:
(A word on the pants, because I know someone is going to say it- I was just testing them to see what a slimmer pant would look like. These are from one of my Spier & MacKay suits and the hem was tailored for no break with oxfords, not low vamp slippers).
I've received several comments about how the jacket could stand to gain an inch or so (even though it does cover my but and hit my thumb knuckle). I agree, and J Crew does make a 40L. However, I have a concern that a long would drop the already-low button stance even lower. It's kind of a moot point since they've been sold out of this jacket for a while now.
Anyways, thanks all for your feedback and comments!
Edit- and for those asking about the slippers, they're Del Toro. The slippers are great, dealing with the company was kind of a nightmare.
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